
CME live and feeder cattle futures rose sharply on active cash and wholesale business, with December live cattle up $2.50 at $137.90. Direct cash trade in the South was $140 live and in the North $217 dressed.
Feeder cattle were supported by a modestly lower corn market.
Firm cash trade and lower corn costs support feeder cattle values, while higher fed prices reinforce the uptrend in cattle futures.
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Futures jumped on Nov 24 (December up $2.50 to $137.90) on strong cash and wholesale business, adding to the weekly gain.